Princeton

City in Mercer County, Missouri

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Princeton is a city in Mercer County, Missouri, with 1,007 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 961 ft (293 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ravanna, 8.1 miles NE.

About Princeton

Princeton is the county seat and largest city of Mercer County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,007 at the 2020 census, down from the 2010 census, which counted 1,166 people. Princeton was the birthplace of the famous frontierswoman Calamity Jane.

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Median household income
$58,558
Median home value
$78,000
Median rent
$547/mo
Median age
38.2
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Princeton, MO population

Princeton had 1,007 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,007
Density634 per sq mi (245 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Princeton at a glance

StateMissouri (MO)
CountyMercer County
TypeCity
Population1,007 (2020)
Land area1.59 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation961 ft (293 m)
Coordinates40.3963° N, 93.5888° W
ZIP code64673
Census code (GEOID)2959942

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Princeton

What county is Princeton in?

Princeton is in Mercer County, Missouri.

What is the population of Princeton, MO?

1,007 people lived in Princeton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Princeton, MO?

The ZIP code of Princeton is 64673.

What is the elevation of Princeton?

961 feet (293 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Princeton?

Ravanna (8.1 mi), Mercer (8.5 mi), Cainsville (10.2 mi), Spickard (10.6 mi), Mount Moriah (11.9 mi).

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